Guldspaden

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Guldspaden is an annual Swedish journalism award for investigative journalism.

Dating from 1991, it is awarded by the non-profit organization Föreningen Grävande Journalister (Swedish Association of Investigative Journalism which is part of Global Investigative Journalism Network).

Prizes are awarded to the country’s best investigative reporters.

The prize includes a spade statue in bronze designed and created by sculptor and artist Mats Lodén. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Resumé: Expressen-grävaren om Guldspaden-vinsten". Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  2. "Om Föreningen". Föreningen grävande journalister. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  3. "Om Guldspaden". Föreningen grävande journalister. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  4. "Mats Lodén". skulpturfestival. Retrieved October 1, 2020.